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# The Trickle Effect
- URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/the-trickle-effect/
- Published: 2019-03-07T21:54:45.000Z
- Updated: 2019-03-07T21:54:45.000Z
- Author: Lisa Romero Dugal
- Tags: life, alcoholics anonymous, blessed, catholic faith, faith, family, giftsofrecovery, grateful, gratitude, imagine believe achieve, life with lisa, love, loving life, marriage, mind body and soul, odaat, personal growth, sobriety, spirituality, stephen covey, to thine own self be true, #wordpress

Journey of Love

During Ash Wednesday Mass yesterday, part of the homily spoke of the Journey of Love. I immediately looked at my husband next to me, and our growing family in the pew in front of us. My heart was full.

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My mind opened up and was flooded with memories of the ways my husband loves me. It also took me back to a reading from our wedding, 30 years ago,

1 Corinthians 13:4.7-8

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The **trickle effect** continued and brought me to my *sobriety* \- a daily reprieve, now at *2,063* days (but who's counting 😝) when I realized God never left me. **He was there all along.** His love brought me to *sobriety*. *Sobriety* brought me back to Him. *Sobriety* is the glue that holds everything together. *Sobriety* strengthens my faith. *Sobriety* strengthens my marriage, family and all relationships. *Sobriety* gives me room for growth. *Sobriety* allows for my health & fitness journey to continue. *Sobriety* has a positive ***trickle effect***. Drinking has a negative ***trickle effect***, bringing the opposite of everything I’ve listed.

It was in Church yesterday, as I took it all in, the appreciation I have for my marriage. The ***trickle effect*** of all things good. One positive effect trickling down making a huge impact.

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***Imagine*** with all your mind \~ ***Believe*** with all your heart \~ ***Achieve*** with all your might

*Life with Lisa* 💕

## From the Life With Lisa years

10 comments, as they were left on lifewithlisa.org.

1. **bigskybuckeye** March 7, 2019  
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Lisa, every day is precious, and may God continue to show you the way. Thanks be to God!

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa March 7, 2019  
  Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you reading my post and your feedback. 🙏🏼
2. **Monaminga** March 7, 2019  
Very touching, I don't know you but you must be very proud of yourself Lisa :)

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa March 7, 2019  
  Thank you so much, I appreciate it!!! Yes, looking back on the road traveled I must admit, I’m proud. Blessed to have a wonderful husband & family ❤️
3. **Wavely** March 8, 2019  
Love this! ❤️😘

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa March 9, 2019  
  Thank you 😊💕
4. **JOY journal** March 12, 2019  
Beautiful!

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa March 12, 2019  
  Thank you 😊
5. **lillyevechristie** March 14, 2019  
So lovely! nice to meet you, thank you for following my blog!

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa March 14, 2019  
  Your welcome! Thank you for following me too!!!